Regrets I have none, but a recent wish for real, that I could be one of the musicians allowed to play on the next record Lisa Morales makes. Even if it’s just an unmiked tambourine down the hallway, give me some headphones!

A lot of people, I counted 15 in the credits, worked with Ms. Morales in the making of this record. They created a masterpiece.

Y’all go buy this CD. Her dedication on the inside front page provides insight into her purpose, and what she accomplished with these songs: “To those who have to lose themselves to find the stronger person inside.”

An apparently small woman, Ms. Morales demonstrates that physical size is not real size. She shows up with a quiet, a sad, a sensitive, a strong, a big voice and a big message for us all couched in the beauty of philosophical love songs, not only romantic but those other kinds of love we all encounter; soulful poetry about eternal human concerns in our contemporary lives.

The arrangements, the melodies, the excellence of the music, the musicians, and the technicians, her voice with its subtle expressiveness giving deep meaning to her words, I haven’t the gift to write it down to get across the effect the songs have had on my heart.

The way she uses language, repeats certain words or lines, the unexpected next thought, and the variety of song formats all fitting within the general realm of rock, astonishing and moving!
It’s all right if words fail me!

Disclosure: I recorded the CD on my Mac, then burned it to another disc and eliminated “I Don’t Want to Hear What You Have to Say” and “Get Me Out of Here”. They were well done for what they are, but not for everyone, i.e., your possibly too persnickty reviewer. My personal preferences don’t change the fact that this is a great record.

2 Comments

Maria (Wera) Jacobs

Posted January 13, 2014 at 8:47 PM

My childhood friend Lisa Morales. Being a Native Tucsonan the core of our culture is the guitar. I have always loved listening to music surrounding the guitars voice. Not talented, I didn’t realize music was so important to me until my adult life. Los Panchos, Pepe Guizar, Los Diamantes, Los Aces. This music captures the love of family, and culture. Now, that most of my Elders are now gone. The guitar brings back that love and fills my heart with those precious memories. Though often too emotional not to shed a tear, what a talent you have my friend. From generation, to generation thank you for keeping our fond memories alive with the music from the past, to your music of the present. I could only dream of having such a talent. I thank you for continuing to do what you do. Many of your childhood friends who are so very proud of you! Tucson is proud of you!

Lee Bazel

Posted May 6, 2015 at 1:36 AM

How blessed can a man be growing up with Lisa as my Sisters confidant as well as I oh lovie ! :-)